25 Contrarian Beliefs I Truly Stand By:

Published: 
December 4, 2023

25 Contrarian Beliefs I Truly Stand By:

  1. Not all opportunities are created equal.

  2. You can’t blame genetics for poor habits.

  3. We feel terrible when our subconscious knows we could be doing better.

  4. People settling for poor standards are usually a result of their poor surroundings.

  5. You will end up with regrets if your actions don’t match your words.

  6. Reading books > podcasts > videos > audiobooks

  7. Playing the status game is a road to misery.

  8. If you feel hesitant about calling a friend, that person is your acquaintance and not a real friend.

  9. I would rather work 100 hours for myself than 40 hours for others.

  10. Starting a business is always better than a university degree.

  11. The most valuable skill in the world is communication.

  12. The most successful people in the world took multiple life-changing asymmetric bets.

  13. Understanding leverage is the most important aspect of any negotiation. Great Investments are usually the ones you never sell.

  14. Most of our desires are not our original desires, it’s usually us mimicking others.

  15. Pursuing your dreams should be the only path, choosing a safe career filled with options are dangerous diversion that will change who you are.

  16. When we look for options, we are scared to make bold decisions. And You end up living a life without conviction, one without faith.

  17. One of the most important decisions in life is usually who you marry, where you live, and what you work on.

  18. If you can’t articulate your thoughts and ideas onto a paper, you are probably not a great thinker.

  19. Time is the most valuable skill of all.

  20. The most memorable thing at the end of your life will be the relationships, not the things you acquired.

  21. Many people underestimate their own potential. Consider my mom, who every year fasts for 8-10 days only on boiled water (no food), a feat that seems unachievable to many. It all comes down to willpower and stress tolerance.

  22. If you don't constantly question the direction you are going in, you might find yourself straying from your intended path.

  23. Human beings are inherently tribal, and an overly individualistic culture can erode the sense of community, which is essential in Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

  24. Surround yourself with not only the smartest people but also the most resourceful ones.

  25. The notion that moderation is key in everything is misleading. True self-discovery often requires delving into the extreme, dark depths of an obsession.


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“A Stoic is someone who transforms fear into prudence, pain into transformation, mistakes into initiation, and desires into undertaking.”

Nassim Taleb


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